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Welcome to the Aurora Fiddle Society

Established in 1987, Aurora Fiddle Society promotes fiddling in Yellowknife and throughout the North Slave region providing Workshops, Programs and Gathering Opportunities for the fiddle community. We work cooperatively with other organizations, including the Kole Crook Fiddle Association, which serves communities across the NWT.

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Our Story

The Aurora Fiddle Society was founded in 1987 in Inuvik, NT and formerly known as the "Strings Across the Sky" program. Strings Across the Sky was founded by Andrea Hansen of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Hansen identified a strong interest for fiddling in the North and worked tirelessly to provide youth with the opportunity to learn to play the fiddle. Throughout the NWT communities, many people volunteered countless hours through workshops and performances to revive the history of fiddling.

Thirty eight years later, the Yellowknife chapter of "Strings Across the Sky" - the origin name - decided to develop a Yellowknife-centric fiddling organization and opted for independence. In January 2008, the Aurora Fiddle Society was registered under the NWT Societies Act. The Kole Crook Fiddle Association, one of our partners, continues to deliver fiddle programs outside of Yellowknife.

We offer:     Workshops | Youth Programs | Adult Programs | Fiddle Jams | Fiddle Rentals

 

Community Performances
 

There are two performing groups associated with the Aurora Fiddle Society:
 

  • The Aurora Fiddlers are a multi-age group of fiddle enthusiasts. Depending on the event, there may be as few as 6 and as many as 30 fiddlers. They have performed at; Canada Day, Aboriginal Day, International Music Day, "Let Your Spirit Fly" concert at NACC and we have played at functions hosted by the Legislative Assembly, YK Rotary Club, Aven Manor, YK Seniors Club, Ecology North, Anglican Church 70th Anniversary, and Yellowknife's 75th Anniversary concert.
     

  • The Fiddle Cats perform on their own and with the Aurora Fiddlers. The Fiddle Cats have travelled to Calgary, AB and Whitehorse, YT to perform as a group. They've also performed on CBC radio, at the Snow Castle, the Legislative Assembly, the annual Carolfest, numerous City of Yellowknife functions, local schools and Aven Manor. For the past 3 years, they have been asked to perform NACC as part of the Yellowknife Music festival showcase concert.

     

For all inquiries, please contact the Society at:

aurorafiddle@gmail.com

Aurora Fiddle Society
PO Box 2071
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P6

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